22 things I learned in 22 years

In celebration of my 23rd birthday, I’ve decided to share with you 22 things I’ve learned throughout the past few years and possibly something you may relate to in terms of career, relationship, money and mindset.

Age is a state of mind.

“Perceived age is more important than your date of birth”.
Considering your health, cognitive function, and disability rates play a huge role in telling how old you really are. A good example is Jlo, in her 50s, celebrating life like she’s in her 30s: goes to gym 3-4x a day, sleeps at least 8 hours, a vegetarian and such… Lifestyle is key.

You will lose friends in your 20s

This is the age where individuals decide who is most important and valuable in their life — they make an effort to keep them.

Self-love is everything.

They say “love yourself first before someone else”. Take care of your mind, body, and soul like you give a damn about yourself.

It’s okay to say NO.

You can be a good person with a kind heart and still say No. Say No without feeling guilty. It’s healthy to build boundaries and know your limits.

In your 20s, it’s alright to not have figured it all out.

This is a period of being spontaneous with your moves. It’s okay to jump from one career to another. Find your passion and it’s no longer work.

Don’t chase, attract.

What belongs to you will always find you. Be a good example; keep hustling and become the best version of yourself.

Saving money won’t help; building assets will.

Anything you put in your pocket is considered an asset. Anything that goes out is a liability. Don’t work hard, work smart.

Just go for it. Take a leap of faith. Often people are scared of the unknown. Making a big life change is scary. But, you know what’s even scarier? Looking back and regretting things you wish you could have done in the past.

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